Law enforcement officers seized over 12 ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, a large sum of U.S. currency and drug paraphernalia from a Corbin home while executing a search warrant last Wednesday …
A Knox County man already jailed on state charges now faces federal prosecution after a grand jury returned an indictment against him for methamphetamine trafficking, according to court records …
After last week’s special-called Board of Education meeting at Barbourville Independent School where board members thoroughly discussed the need for raising starting wages for bus drivers, cooks, …
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (KT) – A Kentucky Baptist pastor had a memorable “last hurrah” in the U.S. Army. Brigade chaplain, Maj. Tyler Shields, the senior pastor at First Baptist Barbourville, …
The GFWC Kentucky Barbourville Jr. Woman’s Study Club got a history & environmental presentation from Keith Bowling II, dressed up in period costume as Dr. Thomas Walker at the Thomas Walker …
Kentucky State Police - ACTIVE INVESTIGATION At approximately 6:50 PM today, Kentucky State Police received a report of a deceased female located on the side of Tom Kit Baker Road in the Flat …
A young man of only 15 years old has been honored with acceptance to a prestigious program called The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science for the Class of 2027. Henry Lee, a Sophomore at …
Knox County Middle School seventh grader Charis Frederick proudly displays her out-of-the-park home run ball that she hit during a rivalry game against Clay County last Tuesday.
Two Knox Central High School students in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) have been recognized with medals and Patriot Certificates by the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). …
Overdose deaths in Kentucky have decreased for three consecutive years with a 30.2 percent decrease in 2024 compared with the previous years, according to statistics in the Kentucky 2024 Drug …
The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, the nation’s only state-specific professional football hall of fame, has announced the 2025 Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team, presented by Community Trust …
Dates, times and places have been set for graduation ceremonies across the Tri-County area with most of them taking place this month at the Corbin Arena, including: • Knox Central High School …
Bibles and the fight against drug use were top of discussion at the May Knox County UNITE meeting. At the UNITE monthly luncheon, opening speaker Lisa George discussed the immense number of …
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Scenes from the 2025 May Day Festival coronation. The May Queen crown went to Haylee Washam, and Bella Corbin was crowned Lady May Day at Saturday's coronation. For more information, see …
Seniors at Barbourville High School signed with various colleges and universities during “College Signing Day” last week. The event was held in the Treadway Activity Center.Photos by Nikki …
A suspect has been identified in the Thursday, May 8 shooting in the Stinking Creek community. Knox County Sheriff's Deputies are actively searching for Daniel Edwards, 42, of Knox County. Edwards is …
Barbourville ARH Hospital honored its nursing staff on Friday, May 9 for both National Nurses Week, and to name the nominees and winner of the 2025 DAISY Award. Nominees included Renee Carton, …
A special-called meeting of the Barbourville Independent School Board of Education on Monday resulted in an in-depth look at current salaries and a united aspiration to improve starting wages for all …
A manhunt is underway after another individual was shot in the Stinking Creek community. School buses in the area are being escorted out of an abundance of caution. The Knox County Sheriff’s …